Contemplating S3 or Golf R

[Andru8]

I sold my 2011 s3 a few months ago and got myself a BMW 125D, mainly for the mpg and performance values. I had it remapped to 276bhp 2 weeks ago by Rick at Unicorn. His service is fantastic by the way, I couldn't be happier with it. The thing is I'm a little bored of the BM now and thinking of a change. I've always liked small quick cars, I may be getting on slightly, I'll be 51 in January but still have the buzz in me.

I'll have around £10k plus my car, which should give me around 27/28k for my new one. I know that this is the S3 forums but what would your advice be on choosing either car. I like the Golf for its compact size and interior but also like the S3 for its slightly more upmarket appeal. Are there any direct unbiased comparison reviews?

What are the specs to look for and the specs to give a overpriced miss to? I do like the sepang blue, leather interior, xenons, cruise, parking sensors, being short I certainly need the rear ones!

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[veeeight]

Uh oh.

 

[veeeight]

Lots of pros and cons for both, but if you have the time or inclination, start here:

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-vs-golf-r.218259/
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/clarkson-likes-the-golf-r.214065/
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-a3-ride-handling-honest-opinions.240977/
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/s3-or-golf-r-or-even-an-s1.219948/

 

[Rob2k68]

I can see how this is gonna pan out ......

 

[Jassyo06]

aaaaaaaaaawwwwweeeee Nnnnaaaaaaawwwwwwww

Lol

 

[Rob2k68]

Haha strap yourselves in !

 

[veeeight]

OP

Simple answer:
Test drive both, and buy the one you like

 

[pburv]

Better residuals on an S3 compared to a Golf R.(if you plan on selling on)

 

[Simon L]

Buy a Golf R .................the S3 is total c**p !!

 

[Daveotto]

I'm an S3 owner get me out of here........

If you are buying new and your budget is £27/28K max and you want a few extras like cruise and rear parking sensors (comfort pack), and Sepang (xenons and leather interior are standard on the S3) you might be £1-2K short on your budget for a manual and another £1500 short for Auto

 

[Bainie]

Yawwwewwwwnnnnn .........

 

[Simon L]

.........and don't forget to consider Beemers and Mercs......................both vastly superior to the S3.

In fact after several months on this forum I feel like I've been locked away for 25 years and indoctrinated by some radical cult movement. I think I'm also now ready to accept that Honda, Renault, Ford and pretty much any other performance manufacturer are better than Audi.

 

[khoughton88]

I'm an S3 owner get me out of here........

If you are buying new and your budget is £27/28K max and you want a few extras like cruise and rear parking sensors (comfort pack), and Sepang (xenons and leather interior are standard on the S3) you might be £1-2K short on your budget for a manual and another £1500 short for Auto

I don't think so. My s3 is for sale, sepang, comfort pack, privacy & stronic with 5.5k miles. 15plate and it's listed at 28k and I have had no interest what so ever. It's the cheapest on auto trader spec for spec. Well looked after, only v-power and only selling as want to get rs3 or a 997, 911. and not keen on px as I'll be offered stupid low price.

Sorry just noticed you said new. In thread.

 

[Daveotto]

I don't think so. My s3 is for sale, sepang, comfort pack, privacy & stronic with 5.5k miles. 15plate and it's listed at 28k and I have had no interest what so ever. It's the cheapest on auto trader spec for spec. Well looked after, only v-power and only selling as want to get rs3 or a 997, 911. and not keen on px as I'll be offered stupid low price.

I think so as I was assuming OP was looking at new

In relation to your car my old manual S3 with comfort pack, folding mirrors, Audi sound system and a few other bits and pieces and 5K miles is still on sale after three months at Hitchin Audi for £29,850 (assume they would accept ca. £28 to £28.5k)

 

[Daveotto]

.........and don't forget to consider Beemers and Mercs......................both vastly superior to the S3.

In fact after several months on this forum I feel like I've been locked away for 25 years and indoctrinated by some radical cult movement. I think I'm also now ready to accept that Honda, Renault, Ford and pretty much any other performance manufacturer are better than Audi.

 

[Jassyo06]

I sold my 2011 s3 a few months ago and got myself a BMW 125D, mainly for the mpg and performance values. I had it remapped to 276bhp 2 weeks ago by Rick at Unicorn. His service is fantastic by the way, I couldn't be happier with it. The thing is I'm a little bored of the BM now and thinking of a change. I've always liked small quick cars, I may be getting on slightly, I'll be 51 in January but still have the buzz in me.

I'll have around £10k plus my car, which should give me around 27/28k for my new one. I know that this is the S3 forums but what would your advice be on choosing either car. I like the Golf for its compact size and interior but also like the S3 for its slightly more upmarket appeal. Are there any direct unbiased comparison reviews?

What are the specs to look for and the specs to give a overpriced miss to? I do like the sepang blue, leather interior, xenons, cruise, parking sensors, being short I certainly need the rear ones!

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.

Where are you based Andrew?

 

[S32B]

When I was looking I found that I liked the look of the Golf R (outside), but once inside I though "That looks cheap".

Nothing I didn't like about the Audi, plus the 4 rings no matter how much people say "It's still mass produced" has the up market appeal as you have mentioned.

 

[Jassyo06]

You will get yourself into a brand new S3,3 door manual for £28k with a 10% discount

 

[Blackwhite]

Just remember : In a Golf R, you wear

your baseball hat backwards!

 

[Daveotto]

Just remember : In a Golf R, you wear

your baseball hat backwards!

To go with your skinny fit grey joggers and Ralph polo

 

[Daz4311]

To go with your skinny fit grey joggers and Ralph polo

Jesus...maybe I should have ordered a golf lol...I'm 44...but still wear a baseball cap....wear nike slim joggers...and also designer polo t shirts!!

 

[Jassyo06]

Jesus...maybe I should have ordered a golf lol...I'm 44...but still wear a baseball cap....wear nike slim joggers...and also designer polo t shirts!!

Time to change one's attire me thinks lol
Especially getting a limo S3

 

[S32B]

Jesus...maybe I should have ordered a golf lol...I'm 44...but still wear a baseball cap....!

Hope it's not burberry mate!!!

 

[veeeight]

To go with your skinny fit grey joggers and Ralph polo

..but still wear a baseball cap....wear nike slim joggers...and also designer polo t shirts!!

Hope it's not burberry mate!!!

And the missus also wears Pandora too!

<ducks>

 

[Daz4311]

Hope it's not burberry mate!!!

No...but if I'm honest did have a burberry cap years ago lol......I'm not changing my attire lol.....once a joggers wearer always a joggers wearer...i just don't do jeans .....I wear pants all week in work so come the weekend...I'm slobbing it!!

 

[Daz4311]

Oops. ..yes the misses does wear pandora..this ain't going well lol

 

[Simon L]

 

[Daveotto]

Jesus...maybe I should have ordered a golf lol...I'm 44...but still wear a baseball cap....wear nike slim joggers...and also designer polo t shirts!!

Slim joggers and designer polo me as well (at 52) minus the baseball cap except to stop my bald head burning in the few days of sunshine we get.... nothing like a bit of self deficating humor for a Friday afternoon

We should also apologize to the OP for derailing the thread a littel as this subject has caused a little bit of debate in the past to say the least (R v S and not make of baseball cap I should add!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

 

[ACWKGYTO]

Whichever you choose....welcome to a world of pain interspersed with moments of pleasure followed by more pain

Dealing with Audi or VW dealerships will soon turn your hair grey, if you havent pulled it out !

 

[Jassyo06]

Think l will give me birthday jacket it's first airing tomorrow when l go and try and get me hair fixed lol ye can never get too much Audi

 

[Simon L]

Think l will give me birthday jacket it's first airing tomorrow when l go and try and get me hair fixed lol ye can never get too much Audi View attachment 74755

Very classy J, some smashing mono-pur zippage goin on there!! lol

 

[Foxtrot_Oscar]

Well I didn't see this thread going this way at all...

 

[Simon L]

Well I didn't see this thread going this way at all...

..........that's because I cunningly diverted it with some reverse-psychology!!

 

[ACWKGYTO]

OP....You can have mine !

HUMBUG

 

[Martinbanshee]

OP

Simple answer:
Test drive both, and buy the one you like

That's the best way, they're both good in their own way.

My order of preference is:
1: S3 Saloon
2: S3 Sportback
3: Golf R
4: S3 Hatch

 

[Simon L]

That's the best way, they're both good in their own way.

My order of preference is:
1: S3 Saloon
2: S3 Sportback
3: Golf R
4: S3 Hatch

Interesting Martin...................why do feel the Golf R edges out the Hatch?

 

[Daveotto]

Think l will give me birthday jacket it's first airing tomorrow when l go and try and get me hair fixed lol ye can never get too much Audi View attachment 74755

Very nice, just treated myself to an old school Gibson Harrington jacket as a pre Xmas treat

 

[ACWKGYTO]

Very nice, just treated myself to an old school Gibson Harrington jacket as a pre Xmas treat

Lets see it then

 

[Daveotto]

Lets see it then

 

[ACWKGYTO]

Nice jacket, very bond, James Bond !